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Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Palatine
185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067
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St. Theresa Church
455 N. Benton Street, Palatine, IL 60067
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12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Cemetery
3100 Thatcher Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
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Mary Evensen Obituary
Visitation Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 9AM until time of closing prayers, 9:45AM, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. A procession will take place to St. Theresa for a 10 AM Mass. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. For info, 847-359-8020.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
3
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home Palatine
185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067
Send FlowersDec
3
Funeral service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Theresa Church
455 N. Benton Street, Palatine, IL 60067
Send FlowersDec
3
Service
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Cemetery
3100 Thatcher Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
Send FlowersServices provided by
Smith-Corcoran Palatine Funeral HomeOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.